Shawn Phillips State Farm Insurance Agent

12/08/2025

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04/25/2023

Think you’re ready for warmer weather? Spring brings melting snow, mudflow, and seasonal storms that can increase your area’s flood risk. Remember: with flood insurance, you’re able to recover faster and more fully.

Visit FloodSmart.gov/SpringFlooding to learn how to protect the life you’ve built.

It’s both spring cleaning and spring flooding season, so it’s time to make sure your property is in tip-top shape. Spring brings warmer weather which comes along with melting snow, mudflow, and changing or increased precipitation patterns that can increase your area’s flood risk.

04/06/2023

Be Prepared for a Wildfire
As the weather warms, wildfires are more likely to blaze through both forests and communities. That’s why May is National Wildfire Awareness Month.
Now is the time to prepare. Take these steps to be ready before the first fire sparks:
• Create a fire-resistant zone that is free of leaves, debris, or flammable materials at least 30 feet from your home.
• Find an outdoor water source with a hose that can reach any area of your property.
• Learn your evacuation routes, practice with household members and pets, and identify where you will go.
• Have enough supplies for your household, including a first aid kit, in your go bag or car trunk.
• Follow instructions from your local authorities. They will provide the latest recommendations and appropriate safety measures based on the specific threat to your community.
Learn more about preparing for and evacuating from a wildfire at Ready.gov/wildfires. Additional information is available at FEMA’s Protective Actions website and the U.S. Fire Administration.

How to prepare for a wildfire, stay safe during a wildfire, and return home safely after a wildfire. Prepare for Wildfires Stay Safe During After a Wildfire Additional Resources Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These dangerous fires sprea...

03/03/2023

A Comprehensive Rebuilding Guide
Introducing the NFIP’s newly updated guide, Rebuilding Safer & Stronger After a Flood.

Rebuilding or repairing a home after a flood can be a daunting process. The NFIP wants to ensure both policyholders and non-policyholders have the resources they need—all in one place—to begin their recovery.

The NFIP Rebuilding Safer & Stronger After a Flood Guide includes sections on:
• Cleanup & Remediation;
• Damage Determinations;
• Preparing to Rebuild;
• Alternatives to Repairing & Rebuilding; and
• Preparation for Future Floods.

This resource can be downloaded online in English at agents.floodsmart.gov/rebuilding-after-flood.

Review the Spanish version at agents.floodsmart.gov/reconstruccion-despues-inundacion.

Publications can be ordered directly from the FEMA Publications Warehouse by using this form: floodsmart.gov/puborderform. However, please note that fact sheets and infographics must be downloaded and printed.

03/01/2023

While you can't eliminate all wildfire risk, you can give your home a better change against wildfires by identifying critical components that need addressing. Learn More at Wildfire Prepared Home

https://wildfireprepared.org/

A Free Homeowner Guide is available upon request.

Wildfire Prepared Home™ is a voluntary, research-based mitigation and assessment program designed to meaningfully reduce wildfire risk.

01/14/2023

RESOLVE TO BE READY:

January is a great time to plan ahead and make positive changes. As you make a list of resolutions for 2023, resolve to add a few that will help you prepare for emergencies and disasters.

Remember, you don’t need to enact all your resolutions at once. Take small steps throughout the year so that you’re ready to weather the unexpected.

Here are some ideas to get you started.

• Make an emergency plan. Choose a safe place to meet, learn evacuation routes and establish an out-of-town contact.
• Take stock of your emergency supplies. Use those that will expire soon and add new ones as needed.
• Sign up for alerts and warnings. Download the FEMA app to get real-time alerts, safety tips and locate open shelters.
• Snap pictures of your property for insurance purposes.
• Take a current photo of you and your pet together in case you get separated during a disaster.
• Snap photos of important documents and save them in a secure place or online. In addition, consider filling out FEMA’s Emergency Financial First Aid Kit to keep all your documents and important information in one place.
• Set up group text lists so you can communicate with friends and family during emergencies.
• Take a class in CPR and first aid.
• Have back-up power sources available to charge devices in case of a power outage.
• Check your insurance for coverage on disasters like floods, hurricanes and earthquakes.
• Save for a rainy day! Start and grow your emergency fund by adding a small amount at the start of each month.
• Learn more about preparedness actions you can take at FEMA’s Preparedness Community.

01/04/2023

Stanislaus County Storm Support - Sandbag location and contact numbers:

Sandbags

City of Modesto Residents
The Self-Serve Sandbag Site for City of Modesto residents is located at the corner of North Washington and Elm Street near the City of Modesto Corporation Yard.

City of Modesto residents can fill up to 20 sandbags per household free at any time of the day or night. You will need to fill your own bags, so please bring your own shovel. If you have questions, you can call Street Services at 209-342-2244.

Stanislaus County Residents
Stanislaus County residents can view contact information on the county website for information regarding sandbags.

Report storm related issues
For life-threatening emergencies or structural damage, dial 9-1-1
To report City tree emergencies, call 209-342-2253. Report non-emergency tree issues online.
To report street flooding, call 209-577-6200.
To report traffic signal and/or street light outages online or call 209-342-2297.
For clogged storm drains online or call 209-577-6200.
For downed power lined and electrical outages, call MID at 209-526-8222 or 888-997-8222.

01/04/2023

From Wildfires to Winter Storm warnings!
With more atmospheric rivers and severe wind gusts expected today and for the next week, I want to make sure you have access to get immediate claim assistance.

You can report claims through the following methods 24/7:

• Statefarm.com®
• State Farm® Mobile app
• 800-SF-CLAIM (800-732-5246)
• Texting the word “CLAIM” To 62789

As a reminder, water on roadways is deceptive - if you see standing water do NOT attempt to drive through it.
- 1 inch of water can cause hydroplaning
- 6 inches can cause loss of control and possible stalling
- 1 foot will float many vehicles
- 2 feet of moving water will carry most vehicles including SUV's and pickups.

02/02/2022

Wildfires leave the ground unable to absorb water for up to five years or more, creating conditions ripe for flooding. Flood insurance is an easy way to protect your home or business -- [link to agent website here].

11/10/2021

Fire-affected areas and their surrounding neighborhoods are at risk for floods after a wildfire. Be sure to talk to an agent today to protect the life you’ve built for years to come -- www.shawnphillipsinsures.com

05/28/2021

Explore the path to getting your home ready for the next wildfire.

Research has shown there are clear steps you can take to give your home a much better chance of surviving an encounter with wildfire. This guide provides four sets of steps that are grouped to provide the most impact for the time and cost involved. Get started today and be Wildfire Ready.

https://disastersafety.org/wildfire/wildfire-ready/

11/06/2020